2012 Annual Meeting & Business Recognition Awards 

The Thurston EDC is proud to acknowledge the significant role that private business and non-profit organizations play in creating a healthy and diverse economy throughout our community. The EDC recognizes and encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, and commitment to community. Please join us in honoring the accomplishments of these outstanding Thurston County businesses and organizations.

Small Business
Small business has long been recognized as the backbone of America’s economy.  This category acknowledges the role that entrepreneurship plays in our local economy.

• Fairchild Record Search
• FASTSIGNS
• KMB Design Group, Inc. P.S.

New Business
This category acknowledges the positive impact that new industry has on the creation of economic activity, investment, and employment opportunity. 

• Access the USA
• High Definition Homes
• Thurston Talk.com

Corporate Employer
Corporate employers fill a unique place within the fabric of the local economy, providing investment and employment that has a multiplying effect throughout the community. 

• Providence St. Peter Hospital
• Puget Sound Energy
• Titus-Will Chevrolet Cadillac Hyundai

Non-Profit Organization
Thurston County has one of the highest concentrations of non-profits per capita in Washington State and this category acknowledges their contribution to the overall health of the county. 

• Faith Harvest Helpers Yelm
• Family Education & Support Services
• Olympia Farmer's Market

Please join us at the 2012 Annual Meeting and Business Recognition Awards where finalists in each category will be recognized and award winners announced.